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Flooding damage caused by Sandy at the South Ferry station (credit: MTA New York City Transit / David Henly)

Lhota: MTA Not Expected To Raise Fares To Pay For Sandy Repairs

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is still in a recovery state after the hit it took from superstorm Sandy, but there is some good news for straphangers.

2012/11/28

FILE - Passengers board a Long Island Rail Road train in Hicksville, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Amtrak Hopes To Have East River Tunnels Damaged By Sandy Restored By Christmas

Life after Superstorm Sandy has left Long Island Rail Road commuters in a tight spot – literally. Their trains have been crowded because of storm damage, and they are angry about it.

2012/11/27

Sunday morning LIRR service Nov. 25, 2012 (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

LIRR Service Back On All 11 Branches; PATH, Ferry Service Coming For Monday Commute

The Long Beach Branch had be running via diesel trains since service resumed nearly two weeks ago. The resumption of electric service now means that all 11 LIRR branches are fully operational for the first time since Sandy hit, Gov. Cuomo said.

2012/11/25

People wait to board a Long Island Rail Road train in Penn Station. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Signal Problems Cause Big Train Troubles At New York Penn Station

While trains in and out of Penn Station are now operating with residual delays, there were major problems for getaway day commuters earlier in the day.

2012/11/21

LIRR To Waive $10 Ticket Refund Penalty Due To Sandy-Related Suspensions

The Long Island Rail Road said Friday it will waive its $10 ticket refund penalty for customers who were unable to use their tickets because of superstorm Sandy-related service suspensions.

2012/11/16

West Broadway is seen covered in beach sand due to flooding from Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in Long Beach. (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Limited Long Beach Branch LIRR Service Resumes With Diesel Trains

The resumption of service on the Long Beach Branch means all 10 LIRR branches are back in operation following superstorm Sandy.

2012/11/14

Long Island Rail Road Service Returning To Hard-Hit Long Beach

That means all 10 LIRR branches are now running trains connecting New York City and Long Island for the first time since Superstorm Sandy struck two weeks ago.

2012/11/13

MTA Announces Schedule Changes On A Number Of LIRR Lines Ahead Of Work Week

Temporary repairs to an East River Amtrak tunnel have allowed for the reopening of a number of lines but with a reduced number of trains able to travel through the tunnel.

2012/11/11

Water, Sewers Coming Back In Long Beach; LIRR Bus Service Also Available

The Long Island barrier island community of Long Beach said Sunday that it has come a long way in its efforts to restore life to normal since Superstorm Sandy.

2012/11/11

Modified LIRR Service Back After Nor’easter Causes Rough Evening Commute

Modified service resumed Thursday morning after trains out of Penn Station were cancelled Wednesday night.

2012/11/08

View of snowfall on LIRR train tracks in Jamaica, Queens. (credit: Marta Zielinska, CBSNewYork.com)

LIRR Service Suspended Twice As Nor’easter Clobbers Tri-State Area

Some service on the eastbound Long Island Rail Road was restored, after being suspended for a second time Wednesday night.

2012/11/07

People exit a Metro-North train as they arrive in Grand Central Terminal on November 1, 2012. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

More Mass Transit Service Available To Tri-State Area Commuters

More travel options are becoming available to Tri-State area commuters as mass transit gradually gets back on its feet in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

2012/11/02

Times Square Subway Station Closed Due To Hurricane Sandy (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images News)

Full List Of MTA Service Updates, Including Metro-North, LIRR, NYC Transit, Bridges & Tunnels

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Wednesday when limited subway, Metro North, and LIRR service will resume.

2012/10/31

Sandy Casts Doubt On Nets-Knicks Opener At Barclays; Prices Drop

The Nets’ much-hyped regular-season debut in Brooklyn is just two days away, though there are serious questions about whether the game can be played due to the devastating effects of Sandy.

2012/10/30

A sign announcing the temporary closure of the New York subway system, due to Hurricane Sandy, is seen in the subway prior to the arrival of Hurricane Sandy on October 28, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Much Of Mass Transit Likely To Remain Shuttered Through Tuesday

All subways, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road service was suspended Sunday and it will remain that way until further notice. Bus service was also suspended.

2012/10/29

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